Calverton vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fernwood offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Calverton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calverton
£299,785
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Calverton
N/A
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calverton
100.0%
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calverton
259.5
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Calverton
71.1
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Calverton
£28,590
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Fernwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,011 versus £299,785 in Calverton. The most affordable entry point in Calverton is a flat at £112,750, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Calverton (£236,183 vs £225,981).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernwood prices grew faster — 44% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Calverton and Fernwood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Calverton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fernwood.
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calverton | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fernwood enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Calverton lags behind at 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Calverton and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 44% in Calverton and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (445 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calverton is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Fernwood's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Calverton and £1,254 in Fernwood. 62.2% of homes in Calverton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Calverton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Calverton has a population of 7,318 while Fernwood has 3,107. Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 45.5 in Calverton and 45.8 in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Calverton and 56% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Calverton | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,318 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,590 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 29% |
Location
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